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7th November 2025

Ukraine

Government planning for possible visit by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ireland

It is understood that officials are working on a plan for Zelenskyy to come here, possibly as early as December.

Niall O'Connor

12 hrs ago

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National Security

Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk

Security concerns are being raised as Ireland prepares to take on the rotating presidency of the EU next summer.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 16 hrs ago

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This week

2nd November 2025 - 8th November 2025

Investigation

Two men to appear in court tonight charged in connection with fire at Drogheda Ipas centre

The two men were arrested this morning by investigators and have since been charged.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 6 Nov

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Tralee

Gardaí launch investigation into Kerry fire caused by gas explosion

6 Nov

6.8k

Beaumont

Drugs, knives, a crossbow, guns and ammunition found in early morning Dublin city search

5 Nov

9.4k

no drone zone

Aviation authority probe into drones near Dublin Airport finds construction firm as operator

4 Nov

21.2k

21 gun salute

Loud booms heard in Dublin this morning were a practice run for the presidential inauguration

4 Nov

7.8k

proceeds of crime

The Criminal Assets Bureau sold a record number of seized homes last year

4 Nov

5.5k

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Army ranger Wing

Irish Special Forces receive international award honouring their work in €157m drug seizure

3 Nov

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Last week

26th October 2025 - 8th November 2025

Gaza Medevac

Ireland completes complex medical evacuation of sick children from Gaza to Ireland

28 Oct

7.7k

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Bank Holiday Monday

27 Oct

8.2k

Navan

A man has been arrested after he barricaded himself inside an empty creche in County Meath

27 Oct

51.7k

Oliver Plunkett Street

Gardaí launch investigation into attacks on drag artists in Cork city

27 Oct

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UNIFIL

UN peacekeeping troops shoot down 'aggressive' Israeli unmanned drone in south Lebanon

27 Oct

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Last month

October 2025

Back

Billy Kelleher says election was 'disastrous' and had catastrophic effect on party morale

A number of ballots were spoiled in Cork because people had written in Kelleher’s name.

Niall O'Connor

reports from Cork City Count Centre

25 Oct

13.8k

biohazard

Ballot paper smeared with suspected excrement found in Cork count centre

25 Oct

22.1k

Marek Puska

Investigation launched as brother of Jozef Puska attacked in Mountjoy Prison overnight

Updated 25 Oct

48.3k

Scott Medals

Gardaí to be honoured for bravery in fire rescue and armed incidents with terrorists and robbers

24 Oct

7.5k

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Your guide to the Púca Halloween Festival 2025

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Oct 25

Catch a gig

The High Kings, The 2 Johnnies, Block Rockin Beats & Groove Armada DJ set.

Have a laugh

The Swift Cultural Centre will act as the base for all things comedy.

Get into mischief

With the Samhain Fire lighting, fire shows, and Irish tales.

Sit back for a story

The Craicly Stories banquet wows at the Darnley Lodge Hotel.

How to get to the Púca Festival

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Plan your Púca

Get your tickets before they sell out.

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Kids book prize

Booker Prize announces new prize for Children's fiction

24 Oct

4.1k

on the ground

Analysis: Rioters last night overwhelmingly young men and little sign of pre-planning

Four gardaí were injured in last night’s rioting in West Dublin – here’s what it was like on the ground.

There was little sign of much organisation among the rioters in Saggart last night.

By contrast there was significant premeditation on Tuesday when lasers were pointed at the Garda helicopter overhead.

Niall O'Connor

23 Oct

7.9k

Peace cuts

Ireland may be forced to cut up to 40 troops from Lebanon

We visited the 127 Infantry Battalion today who are preparing to deploy to Lebanon in November. They are putting their final training touches in the Glen of Imaal.

Niall O'Connor

22 Oct

6.3k

The Morning Lead

Town missing unit of gardaí after four members injured in two serious assault incidents

The gardaí are based in Dungarvan and were attacked over two nights last week, causing them to have to take sick leave to treat their wounds.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 21 Oct

47.6k

The Morning Lead

Sadness and fear in Lebanon hills as Irish prepare to end decades-long mission

News Correspondent Niall O’Connor visited Lebanon this week to see how the country is coping with the news of the end of the 47 year peacekeeping mission.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Lebanon

18 Oct

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Peacekeeper padre

How Fr Paul Murphy helps Irish peacekeepers prepare for danger

Niall O’Connor is reporting this week from South Lebanon where he met Fr Paul Murphy who cares for the Irish soldiers.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Lebanon

16 Oct

7.4k

Peacekeepers

Fears in south Lebanon that the Irish leaving will be 'the beginning of another war'

This week Niall O’Connor reports from South Lebanon about what is next for the troubled region as UNIFIL prepares to exit.

Niall O'Connor

Reporting from Lebanon

15 Oct

13.8k

pay imbalance

Trainee officers still being paid far less than troops they lead, military group warns

Lieutenant Colonel Conor King, General Secretary of RACO, made the comments ahead of the conference which begins this morning in Trim, Co Meath.

Niall O'Connor

Reports from RACO conference

14 Oct

12.5k

peace fund cuts

UN peacekeeping force faces budget cuts and staff lay-offs

13 Oct

6.9k

MV Gary Chouest

US ship, believed to be involved in secret subsea military work, returns to sea after Cork visit

The MV Gary Chouest spent last week in Cork Harbour and at a quayside in the town of Cobh.

Niall O'Connor

11 Oct

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niall donald

Jim Gavin has repaid his former tenant the €3,300 that ended his presidential campaign

The money was received this afternoon, The Journal has confirmed.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 10 Oct

44.7k

Oireachtas security

Justice Minister says Connolly broke rules by signing Ní Shionnáin in daily at Leinster House

8 Oct

21.6k

National Security

Disappointing and underwhelming: the verdict of defence and garda groups on today's budget

Updated 7 Oct

14.0k

Irish Air Corps

A new Irish military cargo aircraft is expected to arrive at its Dublin base later today

7 Oct

25.2k

Aras 2025

Tenant yet to hear from Jim Gavin or Fianna Fáil about money owed

6 Oct

52.7k

UNIFIL

Israeli military drone dropped grenades metres from Irish peacekeepers working in Lebanon

Updated 3 Oct

20.5k

Catherine Connolly

Connolly defends hiring woman convicted of gun crimes after Taoiseach attacks judgement

As revealed by The Journal yesterday Catherine Connolly hired a woman sentenced to six years in jail by the Special Criminal Court.

Updated 2 Oct

50.7k

Security concerns

Catherine Connolly hired woman convicted of gun crime to work in Leinster House

Niall O'Connor

1 Oct

125k

September

September 2025

paper ledgers

Criminals could exploit Ireland's antiquated paper system of registering ships, experts warn

Niall O'Connor

28 Sep

14.1k

The Morning Lead

Large number of Irish officials went to major London arms fair to meet British defence experts

The trip is part of a major modernisation programme now under way in the Defence Forces.

Niall O'Connor

19 Sep

37.2k

Operation Longreach

Flooding and drone threats: The long-distance Irish mission to supply Ukraine with vehicles

The shipments were handed over to Ukrainian troops at a site just inside Poland.

Niall O'Connor

18 Sep

12.5k

Nominations latest

Gareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to a close

Updated 15 Sep

18.9k